Experience Lille at major events

All summer long, enjoy the cool waters of the Deûle, Lys and Marque canals from the comfort of one of Lille’s 10 guinguettes. It’s the perfect chance to take a break after a bike ride, or to get together with family or friends. Why not take the opportunity to explore the surrounding towns and villages and discover everything they have to offer!

It’s impossible to talk about Lille without mentioning its unmissable Braderie. It’s Europe’s biggest flea market, a tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages and continues to this day. Come and soak up the atmosphere and local colour of Lille at this major event, from 6 to 7 September 2025. Snap up the best bargains and stunning antiques, whilst listening to DJ sets and musicians performing all over the city. An unforgettable party that goes on non-stop into the night.

The European Heritage Days are an invitation to explore for all history and culture enthusiasts! It’s the perfect opportunity to uncover the city’s hidden treasures, visit iconic sites and delve into Lille’s history through captivating events and enriching tours. An event not to be missed!

The festival dedicated to street food and nouvelle cuisine returns to the Euratechnologies site for its 6th edition! You’ll find local restaurateurs, talented chefs, local brewers, DJ sets and unusual culinary events. As well as treating your taste buds, you’re sure to have a great time in a friendly, festive atmosphere, suitable for all ages!

For a whole week, beer will take centre stage with a host of events and highlights at venues in and around Lille. Firstly, from Monday to Friday, take part in talks, workshops, tours, tastings, games and food-and-beer pairings across the city. Then there’s the Grand BAL, held over two days at Lille Grand Palais: around 100 international exhibitors will be showcasing their expertise alongside our local brewers. On Saturday evening, the Nuit du BAL is organising a concert featuring a host of artists at Lille’s Zénith.

Over the course of two weekends, Roubaix celebrates art in all its forms!
Museums, galleries, shops and restaurants open their doors, inviting you to wander freely through the city and discover works by a hundred artists from diverse backgrounds. Painting, drawing, screen printing, engraving, sculpture, installation, photography, ceramics, street art… every technique is represented. The Nuit des Arts is also a great opportunity to explore Roubaix’s heritage and enjoy free access to cultural venues that are a real source of pride for the city.

From November onwards, Lille is decked out in its finest lights and decorations for the festive season. The Christmas Village, Ferris wheel and carousel are set up from the end of November until the end of December in and around Lille’s Grand Place. But Christmas is also celebrated in a sustainable way at several markets across the city, where stallholders open their chalets to offer eco-friendly, handcrafted products, as well as drinks and traditional homemade dishes.

Founded by Grégoire Furrer, producer of the famous Montreux Comedy Festival, this comedy festival brings together up-and-coming talents as well as established stand-up comedians. Since 2022, when the Lillarious Festival was launched, Lille has become France’s premier destination for comedy. Over the course of a week, the programme includes talks, a ‘états généraux de l’humour’ and a series of galas featuring prestigious guests.

This huge contemporary art fair, held at Lille Grand Palais, brings together gallery owners, cultural organisations and artists from France and abroad to showcase a wide range of works based on a different theme each year. It is sure to provide plenty of inspiration for participants at Lille Art Up!

Come and celebrate the best series during a whole week of preview screenings, meet-and-greets with your favourite actors and actresses, themed exhibitions and talks focusing on a selection of masterpieces. Join us in the Lille metropolitan area, where the event’s many highlights showcase the artistic talent of the production teams.

The legendary cycle race, renowned for its slippery cobbled sections in wet weather, is back at the start of April! The first day is dedicated to the women’s race, before the men tackle the ‘Hell of the North’. Much more than just a race, this is a real challenge for cyclists from all over the world. Come and cheer them on in the final metres of the race around the Stab Vélodrome in Roubaix!

Roubaix is organising the URBX festival, which is entirely dedicated to urban cultures. Dance performances, concerts, slam poetry, electro-techno nights, sports competitions, fashion shows, exhibitions, street art and much more await you during this festival, which is committed to promoting new talent. On Saturday, a major free concert featuring leading artists will take place on Roubaix’s Grand Place, in front of the town hall.